The Pontiac Astre is a subcompact automobile that was marketed by Pontiac as a rebadged variant of the Chevrolet Vega.

The Astre was Pontiac’s version of the Chevrolet Vega subcompact. It arrived a few years after the Vega – just as gasoline prices were on the rise – and it was available in all of the same body styles.

Apr 17, 2024 · Based on the Chevrolet Vega, the Astre was a subcompact model that Pontiac launched in the Canadian market in 1973 and offered in the United States for the 1975–1977 model years. This two-door hatchback is finished in silver with Li’l Wide Track–specific red, orange, and yellow striping.

May 15, 2024 · The Pontiac Astre was a rebadged Chevrolet Vega, enabling them to participate in the subcompact boom of the 1970s. While the Vega was around from 1971-77, the Astre was only produced during those final three years.

May 15, 2024 · This 1975 Astre GT isn’t your ordinary little grocery-getter – it has a 262 cubic inch V6 sandwiched under the hood! Located in Grand Park, Illinois, the restomod of sorts is available here on Craigslist for $6,500.

77 Pontiac Astre GT (vega) really nice inside and out professionally built 383 sbc, scat crank and rods, 510 lift Crane cam, roller rockers, GM ported and polished 2.02/1.60 heads, Air gap intake, 650

(first posted 12/23/2014) Cohort poster William Oliver has found something approaching a unicorn: a Pontiac Astre, but not just any Pontiac Astre. It’s the final year 1977 model, which was the only one to have Pontiac’s “Iron Duke” 2.5 L four under the …

The Astre was produced through 1977. Vega's aluminum-block 2.3L L4 engine was Astre's powertrain in 1973-1976. For Astre's final year, it has Pontiac's own cast-iron 2.5L L4, known as the "Iron Duke". A unique Lil Wide Track package was offered in 1975.

Nov 25, 2024 · Which 1970s GM performance subcompact would you take: the Chevrolet Vega Cosworth or the Pontiac Astre Li'l Wide Track?

1976 Pontiac Astre. You don't see these out there. Less than 500 miles on professionally built 350 Chevy V8. BDS supercharger. Two Holley 650 carbs built specifically for blower motor. 700R4 overdrive